As Will Farrell and Jim Carey display here [www.funnyordie.com], the idea of lifeguard keeping a diligent watch over your hot tub is pretty silly. However, the need for safety cannot be ignored. Those who own a multi-person hot tub need to follow safety precautions just as much as those who own small-sized hot tubs. Here are some “lifeguarding” tips:

Hot Tub Safety Tip 1 – Keep Watch

Regardless of a user’s profile (they can be a ten-year-old music prodigy or your thirty-year-old son that still lives in the basement!), make sure those using the hot tub are supervised. Most people think of children in regards to water safety; ‘Adults’ are not immune to accidents – they need supervision too.

Hot Tub Safety Tip 2 – Limit or Ban Drinking

We want our hot tub customers to enjoy themselves in their own fashion, but encourage them to drink responsibly when using their tubs. Being in a hot tub for some time can make a person feel dizzy or become lightheaded. Those symptoms, in conjunction with drinking, may not mix well with safety.

Hot Tub Safety Tip 3 – Be Aware of the Tub’s Structure

All hot tubs are not created equally. Shapes, sizes, depth of water are all things that vary among different hot tubs. Make users aware of the location of drains, jets, filters, and other elements of your hot tub.

Hot Tub Safety Tip 4 – Respect Mother Nature

The chances of getting hit by lightning are slim- but it does happen!  We would rather see you win the lottery, so we encourage you to please stay out of the hot tub before, during, and immediately after a storm.

Hot Tub Safety Tip 5 – Be Prepared

Keep a first-aid kit somewhere close to your hot tub. In addition, knowing CPR would not be a bad thing. It is best to seek certification!